Buddy Belts Classic Leather Back Clip Dog Harness

I bought this for my ten year old shih tzu after she's gained some weight in her senior years and traditional vest harnesses don't seem to fit her well anymore because shes kind of a weird shape (we are body positive though), and i don't always feel comfortable putting a vest on her when it's hot outside. I measured her and bought the according size (5), it fits. the leather is very soft, it's very cute. she seems to like it, and gets lots of compliments. I have also noticed that it's significantly easier to walk her, since she would pull and choke herself in any other kind of harness in certain circumstances and that has decreased a LOT and it is a lot easier to guide her direction wise on I bought this for my ten year old shih tzu after she's gained some weight in her senior years and traditional vest harnesses don't seem to fit her well anymore because shes kind of a weird shape (we are body positive though), and i don't always feel comfortable putting a vest on her when it's hot outside. I measured her and bought the according size (5), it fits. the leather is very soft, it's very cute. she seems to like it, and gets lots of compliments. I have also noticed that it's significantly easier to walk her, since she would pull and choke herself in any other kind of harness in certain circumstances and that has decreased a LOT and it is a lot easier to guide her direction wise on leash, since her eyes aren't what they used to be. my only complaint is that the metal buckle is very large, at least on this size for my dog. maybe on a taller size 5 dog it would look less strange and uncomfortable. however, I will be attempting to replace her daily collar with this and even if that doesn't work out, will likely use it for daily walks and outings until it wears out (hopefully which will be never since it's super duper expensive!!!) … more

I bought this one to replace an old Buddy Belt Harness that I had for my miniature Dachshund. The buddy belt is the best for her because she can slip out of a harness fast! This one is so much more comfortable than her last. This is real leather and the straps are thinner. So soft and comfy for her. Pretty pink color too.

We have tried EVERY harness under the sun trying to find the perfect one for our mini doxie. We've been to every local pet shop, every local dog event, nothing has ever been what we wanted. She would always pull and then would be hacking when walking and it was soo embarrassing. No more with the buddy belt!!! She immediately was walking better and not pulling just on the first use. It's fabulous. So glad we found this! Worth every penny.

I like these belts for tracheal collapse dogs in particular. The size 3 is too small for my dog and I followed the chart so he’ll have to go up a size and be loose. The size four fits my other dog though. The color is a pretty blue. They are expensive but they will last forever and it’s better for their necks.

I couldn't find harnesses to fit our 2 Yorkie pups. These come in sizes for all. Now we have just the right fit. They don't involve pulling at the throat. The harness design allows the leash to pull on the shoulders. Quality is superb. The leather will last. Yes, they are very expensive but worth it when others don't meet your needs.

What is disappointing with this and many other harnesses is that they don’t adjust the width of the straps when they make a small size they just shorten the length of the straps. 1” leather straps with 1” wide buckle looks very big on a 5pound dog.

My pug is an escape artist. She continues to get out of her harness and Buddy Belt was recommended by a friend. While she cannot get out of this harness, I’m finding the straps are chaffing under her arms. Not sure what to do about that. She also is a puller, and the harness is pushing on her chest, which causes her to choke a bit. The good news is she can’t seem to get out of it.

It looks strange but I have been using and recommending this harness to a lot of our clients too. I'm a Vet Tech at an animal Hospital. It is a very simple design. Soft leather and easy to put on. My small dogs live in their Harness all the time. The thing I like best is the fact that they do NOT harm the dogs Trachea. All the other Harness I've tried have made my dogs choke or hack when pulling. Because the snap is under the chest makes all the difference.

I love this harness! Purchased this for my three month old , 4 lb Yorkie puppy and it fits really well. He doesn’t mind it since it doesn’t have Velcro. He HATES the noise Velcro makes! My only complaint is the liner or whatever it is underneath. It’s separating from the upper leather, creating a loop. The loop then prevents the buckle from laying flat. Not sure, if this is normal or a design flaw. Since he’s still growing, he is currently in the tightest hole.

My rescue dog Harry is part Border Collie and part who knows? The first week I had him, he slipped through or ate (yes, ate) three different harnesses. He’d do anything to get out of them. Although the Buddy Belt was expensive, I was out of options and terrified he’d get away from me. The Buddy Belt fits him well (no more gaps for him to grab and chew—no slippery fabric straps to slither out of) and he seems to not even notice he’s wearing it. I have to say, it’s excellent quality and he looks quite handsome wearing it!